"I love your splendid seas and your sublime Alps.
I love your solemn monuments and immortal memories
I love your glory and beauty."
Edmondo De Amicis
DESCRIPTION:
Lands of dizzying contrasts, bright colors rule here: white pumice and black obsidian, the deep blue of the sea and the dazzling red of lava eruptions, the yellow of sulfur and the bright green of Malvasia crops.
CHARACTERISTICS:
WHEN: all year round
BOARDING: Capo d'Orlando or Portorosa
AIRPORT: Catania or Palermo
DURATION: weekly
STRENGTHS:
+ Stromboli's eruptions must be seen once in a lifetime
+ Each island has a unique character
+ Sicilian cuisine is really off the scale
TO WHOM THEY ARE RECOMMENDED:
To those seeking a vacation that combines sea and culture
DESCRIPTION:
In Sardinia we will find a sea so blue and clean it will make the Caribbean envious. We will sail among the islands of La Maddalena, be enraptured by the glittering Costa Smeralda, and be enraptured by the natural beauty of Tavolara.
CHARACTERISTICS:
WHEN: May to October
BOARDING: Santa Teresa, Porto Pozzo or Portisco
AIRPORT: Olbia
DURATION: Weekly
STRENGTHS:
+ A sea like this is nowhere else.
+ Very breezy, lots of sailing and not much heat
+ It is possible to do a mixed Sardinia and Corsica itinerary
TO WHOM IT'S RECOMMENDED:
To those looking for the most beautiful sea in Italy
DESCRIPTION:
The route along the Riviera di Levante is perfect for both weekends and full weeks. Within a few miles you'll find characteristic seaside villages, such as Portofino and the Cinque Terre, alternate with beautiful cobalt blue sea bays.
CHARACTERISTICS:
WHEN: September to May
BOARDING: Genoa or La Spezia
AIRPORT: Genoa
DURATION: Weekly
STRENGTHS:
+ The Cinque Terre, the most beautiful seaside towns in Italy
+ Each stage is separated by short sailings
+ Convenient even for weekends
TO WHOM IT'S RECOMMENDED:
To those who want to get lost among the colorful little houses by the sea.
DESCRIPTION:
The island of Elba is a wonderful seaside resort, and because of its extreme convenience it also lends itself well to catamaran weekends. Capraia, Giglio and Giannutri allowa fantastic escape from the caos thanks to their privileged location in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
CHARACTERISTICS:
WHEN: all year round
BOARDING: Salivoli or Portoferraio
AIRPORT: Pisa or Florence
DURATION: weekly or weekend (off season)
STRENGTHS:
+ Huge variety of scenarios
+ Suitable for weekends, Elba is a half-hour boat ride from the coast
+ Capraia and Giannutri are isolated and quiet
IT'S RECOMMENDED TO:
To those who want to escape for a relaxing vacation
DESCRIPTION:
This beautiful archipelago is little known outside Lazio, but it knows how to give unforgettable glimpses: from the sheer cliffs of the uninhabited Palmarola, to the remote and sophisticated Ventotene, passing through the bustling harbor of Ponza.
CHARACTERISTICS:
WHEN: all year round
BOARDING: Neptune
AIRPORT: Rome
DURATION: weekly or weekend (off season)
STRENGTHS:
+ Palmarola is a true paradise on earth with crystal clear water
+ High concentration of stunning bays in a few miles
+ Ventotene will bewitch you with its timeless atmosphere
TO WHOM THEY ARE RECOMMENDED:
To those who want to discover a new itinerary that will remain in their hearts
DESCRIPTION:
It is difficult to find a stretch of coastline in Italy that equals the Amalfi Coast and the nearby Phlegraean Islands in variety, history, natural and architectural beauty. You will get lost in the alleys of Positano and be breathless under the Faraglioni of Capri.
CHARACTERISTICS:
WHEN: all year round
BOARDING: Salerno
AIRPORT: Naples
DURATION: weekly or weekend (off season)
STRENGTHS:
+ The fusion of nature and the hand of man is incredible
+ Capri gives one discovery after another
+ A short distance away, the Cilento is wonderful and not very touristy
TO WHOM IT'S RECOMMENDED:
To those who want to be amazed every day of the vacation
DESCRIPTION:
Egadi Islands are a testament to the importance of preserving the environment: this is Italy's largest marine park, where you will swim in clear waters surrounded by dozens of fish. Don't forget the postcard-perfect view of San Vito lo Capo, a short distance away.
CHARACTERISTICS:
WHEN: all year round
BOARDING: Palermo, Trapani or Marsala
AIRPORT: Palermo
DURATION: weekly
STRENGTHS:
+ Water so blue it rivals Sardinia
+ Sicilian culture and typical delicacies.
+ Very short stretches of navigation between stages
TO WHOM THEY ARE RECOMMENDED:
To those seeking truly wild and unspoiled beauty